Press Releases

Media Advisory
For immediate release
Farming for the Future:
Opportunities in a changing climate
NFU Region 1 Convention
(Fredericton, Tuesday, August 2, 2016) Farmers are on the front lines of climate change, as we are among those who most depend upon a favourable climate and weather conditions to earn a livelihood. We need climate stability to produce our crops, raise our livestock and maintain the health of our agriculture ecosystem – and to provide the food Canadians eat. We are also in a position to make significant impact on...

Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Fredericton, NB
Dear Premier Gallant,
During last week’s interview on CBC’s Information Morning a caller asked what your government is doing to attract and support new farmers. You responded that the Agriculture Summit held last fall in Grand Falls was a success and that supporting new farmers is something that was heard loud and clear. You also said that you welcomed feedback and guidance as how exactly to go about implementing supports for new farmers. Below are some ideas on programs and processes...

Press Release
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
World’s largest blueberry exporter – benefits beyond the GDP
(Fredericton, NB) – The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick appreciates the government’s commitment to growing the wild blueberry sector. NB is well positioned for this role we have land, the climate and the people to become the global leader in wild blueberry production and exports. Further cooperation between government departments, farmers and processors will be essential in this success.
The recent Crown Land allocation...

(Fredericton – Feb 4, 2016) – After meeting with Minister Horsman in October 2015, the National Farmers Union in NB is still awaiting a response regarding changes to farm vehicle registration in NB. NB farmers pay the highest farm vehicle registration fees in the Maritimes. PEI pays only $10 per vehicle/per year and Nova Scotian farmers pay about 30% of what NB farmers have to pay for the same vehicle weight. When all vehicle registration fees were increased by 7% in September 2015, both general farm organizations came...

Press Release
For Immediate Release Tuesday, December 15, 2015
National Farmers Union in NB calls on government to uphold independence of Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Fredericton – The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick is calling on the Liberal government for transparency and accountability with regards to the force leaved and termination of the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Eilish Cleary.
“The provincial government’s...

Trade deals and Food Sovereignty don’t mix, says NFU
Press Release (Oct. 16, 2015) – On October 16, 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was founded in Quebec City. World Food Day commemorates the occasion by celebrating the FAO’s mission to promote international cooperation to combat hunger, rural poverty, disempowerment and public apathy regarding these issues.
“World Food Day serves as a reminder of our international commitment to work toward world-wide food security and social justice for...

The National Farmers Union in NB is pleased to formally announce the winners of the 2015 NFU-NB Scholarship and David Frost Memorial Scholarship, awarded to NB high school graduates pursuing an education in agriculture or a related field. Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee, Harold Culberson, of Waterville, Carleton County, made the announcement at the National Farmers Union Region 1 Annual Convention on August 11, 2015.
We wish you both good luck in your studies!
Jacob Tjibbe van Roeden is the recipient of the $1000...

Press Release
For Immediate Release Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Support needed for new young farmers
The average age of farmers in NB according to the 2011 Census of Agriculture is 55.5 years. The total number of farms in NB dropped nearly 6% between 2006 and 2011. In a province where nearly all of the food consumed in the province is imported, supporting the next...

Press Release
For immediate release Monday, April 27, 2015
Will the NB Government uphold campaign promise for local food strategy?
The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick is calling on the Gallant government to uphold their campaign promise for “Developing a local food and beverages strategy to assist local growers and producers in developing their products and getting them to market […]” by passing Bill 11, Local Food...

(April 17, 2015)- The National Farmers Union (NFU) and the Union Paysanne (UP) are marking April 17, 2015, the International Day of Peasant Struggle[*] by joining with other Canadian organizations in denouncing the recent passing of Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act, and calling on the Government of Canada to reverse recent changes to the Plant Breeders Rights Act that put Canada under the UPOV ’91 regime. The groups urge the federal parties to commit to rebuilding Canada’s public plant breeding capacity and developing a seed...